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This e-newsletter is produced on a regular basis during the Bicentennial, if there are stories or events you would like mentioned please contact Adrienne Horne at [email protected]

REGIONAL UPDATE The WCA is very busy producing promotional items including our website, video, and an

array of marketing material including posters, bookmarks, journals and pins. As these items

become available they will be distributed to our partners where visitors will be able to find

them at participating venues, such as Tourism

Visitor Centres and Museums.

The Chief’s of Ontario held a two day Roundtable discussion focussing on how the

First Nations can get involved in the commemorations for the Bicentennial. They

are hosting the Assembly of First Nations AGM in 2012 and are looking at producing a

theatrical piece for the event to share First Nation stories and perspectives on their role

in the War of 1812. This production will be available to travel throughout the Bicentennial.

Zach Melnick from Lock3Media created a

promotional video for the WCA. Bill Darfler

starts by telling the social impact story of the rural raiding within the Western Corridor

during the war. Several of our members are then interviewed about the projects they are

working on for the Bicentennial. You can find the video on our Website;

www.westerncorridor1812.com

I have spoken at UEL meetings and to the Halton Hills Heritage Network group. I am

available for more speaking engagements and discussions on how to help your community

commemorate the Bicentennial. Let me know!


ONTARIO 7 The seven Provincial Regional Managers met in Penetanguishene in mid-June. It was an

excellent meeting where we were taken on a great tour of 1812 sites in the area, and got to

see the new Nancy Island Interpretive centre. We had several organizations present ideas

for the Bicentennial including the design for a

grave marker for 1812 veterans. Museums In Motion presented a concept for a travelling

exhibition on the war that would travel throughout Canada in a transport truck!

Mysteries 1812 is looking for unsolved stories of the war to be used as the basis for school

programs based on CSI type research. So let Adrienne know if you have any 1812 unsolved

mystery stories.

Original 1813 metal to be recreated for the Grave markers

THE THRONE SPEECH On June 3, 2011, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General

of Canada, gave his speech from the Throne. He talks about the importance of marking the

Bicentennial for the War of 1812.

“Beyond our natural heritage, Canadians also cherish our shared history. Anniversaries are

an important part of how a society marks its collective progress and defines its goals for

the future. A key milestone next year will be

the Bicentennial of the War of 1812. We will remember how those of diverse backgrounds

and various regions came together to fight for Canada, ensuring the independent destiny of

our country in North America.”

Several milestones were mentioned in his speech, Canada’s 150th anniversary in 2017,

Park Canada’s 100th anniversary in 2011, the War of 1812 Bicentennial, as well as the

Bicentennial of the Selkirk Settlement in 2012.

ARCHEALOGY DIG AT CAYUGA BRIDGE


ROUTE 1812: SOUTH GRAND RIVER TRAIL The Grand River Conservation Authority

Heritage Working Group hosted a tour of the War of 1812 sites along the southern portion

of the Grand River on June 27, 2011. About 30 interested historians, tourism and culture

people boarded a school bus in Brantford and travelled along the Grand down to Cayuga,

seeing all the relevant 1812 sites along the way including an Archaeology site. We then

headed back up river on the other side,

through Six Nations to Mt. Pleasant. Coincidently, we met a CBC crew who spoke

to us about what we were doing so we got

some extra coverage!

MOHAWK CHAPEL VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK, OHSWEKEN


ROUTE 1812 TRAIL The name Route 1812 is gaining popularity, as you may have noticed

it was used by the GRCA for their bus tour and the Southwestern

Ontario region will use it as a prefex to The Tecumseh Parkway, an 1812

driving historic trail in that area (it is the pink trail on the map). As such,

the trail is growing as we are able to connect the dots from one region to

the next. Route 1812 is a large loop now throughout Southern Ontario

including connecting the trails in the Niagara Region with sites in Grimbsy and to Battlefield House in Stoney Creek. It also travels through Halton Hills stopping at Fort York in Toronto.

We are in the process of ploting the historic sites on the trail and will next look at local

attractions including the Ontario Barn Quilt Trail.

HONOUR OUR 1812 HEROES A group of concerned Canadians is dedicated to: a) securing official recognition of the

Canadian military units that fought in the War of 1812; and b) perpetuating that

recognition through the award of Battle Honours to units of the Canadian Forces.

Their aim is to accomplish these objectives by June 18, 2012, the commencement of the

bicentennial commemoration of the War of 1812. Unlike the United Kingdom and the

United States, Canada has never officially recognized our 1812 military heritage in this

way. Achieving their two goals will redress this longstanding neglect and create

a lasting legacy that will make future

Canadians proud of their forbearers. Go to

their site; www.warof1812.ca/heroes for more information and how you can support

this initiative to recognize these forgotten acts of heroism.

QUILT OF BELONGING: LENNI-LENAPE QUILT BLOCK

Posted on June 1,June 1,June 1,June 1, 2011 2011 2011 2011 by Mary SimpsonMary SimpsonMary SimpsonMary Simpson

There is much excitement about plans to display the Quilt of Belonging as part of the

Commemoration of the War of 1812 – 1814. At an Ontario Barn Quilt planning meeting in

Thamesville on May 30th, we were honoured to meet Shirley Baker, one of the creators of

the Delaware (Lenni Lenape) block in the Quilt of Belonging. Click Delaware (Lenni

Lenape for the full story. (http://www.invitationproject.ca/listing.php?L

isting=1185&Search=baker)

WHAT’S YOUR STORY? Share your War of 1812 story with us or let us know about events you are planning for

the Bicentennial. LLLLet Adrienne Knowet Adrienne Knowet Adrienne Knowet Adrienne Know!!!! [email protected]


BOOK NEWS STRANGE FATALITY WINS AWARDSWINS AWARDSWINS AWARDSWINS AWARDS

The Ontario Historical Society has announced that James Elliott’s Strange Fatality has won the 2010 J. J. Talman Award2010 J. J. Talman Award2010 J. J. Talman Award2010 J. J. Talman Award for the best book on Ontario’s

social, economic, political and cultural history. The judges’ citation reads in

part: “Well researched, well written and well illustrated, Strange Fatality

brings to life the Battle of Stoney Creek, one of the most decisive reversals of military fortune in the War of 1812 that, in no small measure, determined

the fate of the colony that would become the Province of Ontario.” For the full OHS press release, click here. (http://strangefatality.com/pdf/James-E-

Elliott-OHS-Talman-Award-Press-Release.pdf)

STRANGE FATALITY WINSTRANGE FATALITY WINSTRANGE FATALITY WINSTRANGE FATALITY WINS HAMILTON LITERARY S HAMILTON LITERARY S HAMILTON LITERARY S HAMILTON LITERARY AWARAWARAWARAWARDDDD

Elliott has also won the non-fiction book prize in the 17th Annual Hamilton Literary Awards. The award was made November 15 by Arts Hamilton in a ceremony at Theatre Aquarius.

Elliott’s study of the Battle of Stoney Creek has been widely praised on both sides of the

border for showing how a largely-forgotten action in June 1813 changed the course of the war and quite likely saved the future province of Ontario. Elliott’s revelations on the neglect of

soldiers’ remains on the battlefield were instrumental in convincing municipal politicians to approve a major reinterment project set for 2011.

Toronto Public Library “Keep Toronto Reading Week 2010”Toronto Public Library “Keep Toronto Reading Week 2010”Toronto Public Library “Keep Toronto Reading Week 2010”Toronto Public Library “Keep Toronto Reading Week 2010” Councillor Paul Ainslie extols Strange Fatality in this YouTube clip.

((((http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfRIXpcS7mg)

A Matter of Honour: The Life, Campaigns and Generalship of Isaac Brock Now published by Robin Brass Studio, Jonathon Riley’s handsome biography Now published by Robin Brass Studio, Jonathon Riley’s handsome biography Now published by Robin Brass Studio, Jonathon Riley’s handsome biography Now published by Robin Brass Studio, Jonathon Riley’s handsome biography

of Isaac Bof Isaac Bof Isaac Bof Isaac Brockrockrockrock

Jonathon Riley, himself a General with frontline experience, not only

recounts the life of Brock but also provides a unique assessment of his

skills as a military commander.


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CANADIAN ART CARDSCANADIAN ART CARDSCANADIAN ART CARDSCANADIAN ART CARDS::::

WAR OF 1812 WAR OF 1812 WAR OF 1812 WAR OF 1812 SERIES SERIES SERIES SERIES FOR THE FOR THE FOR THE FOR THE WESTERN CORRIDOR WESTERN CORRIDOR WESTERN CORRIDOR WESTERN CORRIDOR

A series of Canadian Art Cards will be

available shortly for the Western Corridor sites and battles.

This collection of art will also be available in a travelling exhibit: Pathways to Peace.

The images and stories will be assembled in a Field Guide to the history of the war in the

Western Corridor, also titled Pathways to Peace.


The Western Corridor Alliance is a collaboration of many regional community partners.

Regional contact information follows. Are you working on a local Bicentennial activity? Contact your local representative to link you into the community efforts underway.

WCA REGIONAL STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS HALTON REGION Simone Babineau [email protected] 905-634-5594 x7240

HAMILTON AREA Jennifer Kaye [email protected] 905-546-2424 x 4807

HAMILTON AREA Sarah Emhke [email protected] 905-546-2424 x 7612

BRANTFORD AREA Susan Sager [email protected] 519-751-9900 x 202 BRANTFORD AREA Nicole Drake [email protected] 519-751-9900 x 219

SIX NATIONS Keith Jamieson [email protected] 519-445-4181

OXFORD COUNTY Jack Hedges [email protected] 519-537-2284

OXFORD COUNTY Jim Groulx [email protected] 519-539-1182

LONDON DISTRICT Andrea Hallam [email protected] 519-661-2500 x 8469

MIDDLESEX COUNTY Sheila Devost [email protected] 519-641-7190

ELGIN COUNTY Mike Baker [email protected] 519-631-1460 x 159

NORFOLK COUNTY Tanya Zajac [email protected] 519-426-5870 x 1347

NORFOLK COUNTY Ted Willey [email protected] 519-426-5870 x 1300

HALIDMAND COUNTY Karen Richardson [email protected] 905-772-5880

Chair of the WCA is Maria Fortunato [email protected] 905-546-2424 x 2616

You may also contact Adrienne HorneAdrienne HorneAdrienne HorneAdrienne Horne, Regional Project Manager at [email protected], 905-546-2424 x 7161

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